Wrights Hill Fortress
Wrights Hill Fortress, Military battery in Karori, New Zealand
The coastal defense complex contains 620 meters of underground tunnels connecting three gun pits through a network of concrete-lined passages and chambers.
Built between 1942 and 1944, the fortress received two 9.2-inch guns that were tested after World War II by firing rounds into Cook Strait.
The site represents New Zealand's military preparedness during World War II and demonstrates the engineering capabilities of the nation during wartime construction.
The fortress opens to visitors on Waitangi Day, ANZAC Day, Kings Birthday, and Labour Day, with additional tours available through advance arrangements.
The guns installed at the fortress were sold to Japan as scrap metal in 1960, the same nation the fortress was constructed to defend against.
Location: Wellington City Council
Location: Wellington City
Website: http://wrightshillfortress.org.nz
GPS coordinates: -41.29610,174.73900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:31
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